Elementary Art & Music

Elementary Music

The Kentwood Public Schools Elementary Music program provides all students with a rich and engaging foundation in musical understanding, grounded in Music Learning Theory (MLT). Instruction mirrors the way children naturally learn language—through listening, movement, and play.

Students explore songs and chants in a variety of tonalities and meters while engaging in rhythmic, melodic, and ensemble experiences. They use classroom instruments such as drums, xylophones, and shakers while developing skills in singing, listening, and musical literacy. As students progress through the upper elementary grades, they grow in confidence as performers and collaborators, learning to create, interpret, and respond to music in ways that build understanding, expression, and joy.

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Elementary Visual Art

The Kentwood Public Schools Elementary Art program supports creativity, self-expression, and skill development through hands-on learning and exploration of a variety of artistic tools and techniques. Students deepen their understanding of color theory, the elements and principles of design, and the creative process through engaging lessons that build confidence and craftsmanship.

Artmaking in KPS classrooms connects to meaning, relevance, and the world beyond school walls. Students learn to think deeply, explore multiple perspectives, and connect personal expression to broader cultural and social ideas. Through exposure to diverse artists and art forms, they see themselves as artists—and meet artists who look like them. These experiences nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for art as a vital form of communication and connection in our community and world.